Is there a way to check to see if your back swing is too flat? The simple answer is yes, all you need is two alignment rods. Place them on the ground one near your golf ball which is parallel to your ball to target line and the other next to your toes, which is also parallel to your ball to target line. At hip height on the way back if the butt of your club is pointing outside of your golf ball chances are your back swing is too flat. The way to check to see if you’re doing it correctly is at 3/